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W878 OSL

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 OSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,226 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

middle exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2013 73,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust heatshield insecure

middle exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,634 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,634 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,228 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 53,228 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,848 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,832 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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W878 OSL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W878 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W878 OSL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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